commercial truck driver

Arctic Farmer Inc; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North Slave Region is seeking a skilled truck driver to join their team. The role involves operating various types of trucks, ensuring safety and efficiency in transportation. Candidates must possess a Class 1 Licence and have a strong commitment to customer service and safety standards. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence required.
• Experience in trucking and logistics preferred.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Plan routes to minimize fuel consumption.
• Inspect vehicle condition and ensure safety.

Skills

Customer service

Coaching

Route planning

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS equipment

Tractor-trailer

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Dusty

Work setting

Tasks

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Dry bulk
• Refrigerated
• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation / travel experience

• Local
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?